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Bobby Robinson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Wilmington, North Carolina on May 13, 1995

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Dec 19, 2023

Bobby

Robinson

72

41

67 inches

165 lbs

Black / African American

Male

May 13, 1995

Wilmington

North Carolina

New Hanover County

3103

Wilmington Police Department

Wilmington

North Carolina

New Hanover County

28401

615 Bess Street, North Carolina

9103433600

Local

Law Enforcement

95-28120

Wilmington Police Department

na

Brown

Black

Black

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP218) and 8 other sources
On a spring evening in May of 1995, 41-year-old Bobby Lee Robinson was at his mother's home in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was last seen at the residence, located in the 500 block of South 18th Street, between 7:00 and 8:45 p.m. After waking up from a nap on the couch, he mentioned to a family member that he was going for a walk. Bobby then left the house and was never seen or heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a burgundy sweater, beige pants, and black shoes. He also had on a gold nugget ring on his right hand.

Bobby was known to have a medical condition, paranoid schizophrenia, and needed medication. It has been noted that he could become violent when not taking his prescribed medication. Physically, Bobby is an African American male with black hair and brown eyes. He has distinct burn scars on both of his upper arms. At the time he went missing, he was described as being 5'7' and weighing around 165 pounds. It was also mentioned that he might have had a mustache, beard, or goatee.

The disappearance of Bobby Lee Robinson has remained unsolved for decades, leaving his family with unanswered questions. Few details have emerged since the evening he walked away from his mother's home. The Wilmington Police Department investigated his case, but the circumstances surrounding his vanishing act are limited. The lack of evidence and leads has made it a challenging case to resolve. Over the years, his case has been shared by various missing persons organizations in the hope of generating new information. Despite these efforts, what happened to Bobby Lee Robinson after he went for a walk that day remains a mystery.
Last Seen: May 13, 1995

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Bobby Lee Robinson - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP218
  • Bobby Robinson – CUE – Community United Effort
  • 1176DMNC - Bobby Lee Robinson - Doe Network
  • The missing person cases in Wilmington, NC
  • #UNSOLVED: 5 people missing from Wilmington for more than 20 ...
  • Authorities Ask for Help to Find Missing People - WECT.com
  • Bobby Lee Robinson Missing Person Flyer - CaseTrace

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Bald Head Island, North Carolina - unidentified case UP9769
    John Doe — Bald Head Island, North Carolina
    UP9769 • Found Apr 12, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 30–40 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Savannah, Georgia - unidentified case UP116639
    John Doe — Savannah, Georgia
    UP116639 • Found Jun 12, 2001
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 52%235 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%145–155 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6133
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP6133 • Found Aug 18, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 31%495 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 96%185 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    Physical features: Scar: burn, arm

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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